A comforting classic!

• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 TBSPS butter or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1/2 lbs ground pork or Italian sausage (finely crumbled)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, washed and chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup ketchup

1. PREHEAT oven to 350 deg. F.
2. GREASE a loaf pan or a glass-baking dish.
3. HEAT butter or vegetable oil in a large skillet.
4. ADD onion, celery and garlic, sauté over medium heat stirring often till soft about 10 minutes.
5. PLACE the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
6. ADD sautéed vegetables and combine.
7. PLACE in pan.
8. BAKE for 45 minutes.
9. REMOVE from oven.
10. POUR off excess fat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve with a tossed green salad and a baked or mashed potato.